[February
15, 2014]NEW HOLLAND — Andy Evers and Jim
Renken are going out in style. The fried chicken dinner they hosted
at Slackers Bar & Grill last Sunday for Mason City's Arlee Theater
projector fund was so successful they ran out of food before they
had served everyone who came looking for a good Sunday dinner.

"We're really sorry that we had to turn some folks away," Renken
said.

The benefit was one of their final hurrahs as the duo
prepares to sell Slackers to Brad Ferguson and Annie Sanders.

Evers and Renken donated to the Arlee 100 percent of the cash
that came in for the benefit.

"This is our way to bow out," Renken said.

The benefit brought the Arlee $1,560 closer to the goal of
$42,500 to pay off the new digital projector.

"We continue to be amazed by the kindness and generosity of all
the people who want to keep the Arlee going," said Gaye Maxson of
the Arlee. "This time, it's Andy, Jim, their crew at Slackers, the
Arlee friends who helped distribute the food and the folks who
ordered dinners. "We quickly fell behind keeping up with orders, but
everyone was so patient and understanding. We are very grateful."